Local reading teachers with students that have varied literacy skills are invited to attend an informational meeting on a new Reading Certificate program at Sonoma State University on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. on campus in Stevenson 3082.
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has recently granted full approval for the program at SSU and applications are now being accepted for the spring semester.
The program prepares teachers to work in specialized reading programs in schools. It is also designed for teachers at all levels who want to increase their expertise in reading and language arts theory, research, assessment and instruction.
This three semester (spring, summer, fall) program provides coursework and in-depth experiences working with K-12 learners of all types, including struggling readers and writers, English language learners and proficient readers and writers at all grade levels. Community college teachers are also urged to attend.
Reading Certificate courses can be applied to a master's degree in Reading and Language or be used as the first half of a reading specialist credential at Sonoma State.
For further information, contact the Department of Reading, Language and Culture, Sonoma State University at (707) 664-3238.
